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Caterpillar C27DR70 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is a 800 kW (1000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C27 TA engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 68 L (18.0 gal) of oil and 55 L (14.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 4141.6×1823.3×2210.5 mm (163.1×71.8×87.0 in).

800 kW
Standby
27.03 L
Displacement
68.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the C27DR70

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
3890433Fuel filter$34.97eBay

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power800 kW
Standby kVA1000
EmissionsEPA Tier 2 emissions levels
ControllerEMCP 4
Oil capacity68.0 L
Voltage options480 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity55.0 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4141×1823×2210 mm

Engine

Caterpillar C27 TA
Oil capacity68.0 L
Coolant capacity55.0 L
Displacement27.03 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C27 TA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter6125063650 hr Amazon eBay $100.00 PartsGeek $66.97
Fuel filter38904331250 hr Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99
Oil filter38904341250 hr Amazon $148.00 eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97
Battery3650 hr
Belt1250 hr
Coolant160.0 L
Oil68.0 L
Spark plug1250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C27DR70?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is rated 800 kW standby (1000.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar C27DR70 use?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is powered by the Caterpillar C27 TA engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar C27DR70 run on?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 runs on diesel.

How much oil does the Caterpillar C27DR70 take?

The Caterpillar C27 TA engine in the Caterpillar C27DR70 has an oil capacity of 68.0 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar C27DR70?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 cooling system holds 55 liters (14.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What voltage does the Caterpillar C27DR70 produce?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is offered in 480 V, 3-phase.

Which oil filter part number does the Caterpillar C27DR70 take?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 uses oil filter part number 3890434.

What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar C27DR70?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 uses fuel filter part number 3890433.

What air filter does the Caterpillar C27DR70 use?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 uses air filter part number 612506.

Parts

17
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
101564109Air ShutoffAir filter Amazon eBay
01908191OverspeedService part / kit Amazon eBay
101147116Engine Operation with Active Diagnostic CodesService part / kit Amazon eBay
101154196Engine Operation with Intermittent Diagnostic CodesService part / kit Amazon eBay
101233590Before Starting EngineService part / kit Amazon eBay
101446865Diagnostic LampService part / kit Amazon eBay
101646248After Starting EngineService part / kit Amazon eBay
102308903Starting with Jump Start CablesService part / kit Amazon eBay
102327037Starting the Engine (EMCP II and EMCP II+ (If Equipped))Service part / kit Amazon eBay
102512380Fault LoggingService part / kit Amazon eBay
301108737Cold Weather StartingService part / kit Amazon eBay
5N-4478Coupling plate assembly1Service part / kit eBay
5N-4479Shim 0.8 mm for coupling plate6Service part / kit eBay $32.86
5N-4685Varnished cambric tape 15000V1Service part / kit eBay $66.33
5N-4686Vinyl plastic electrical tape1Service part / kit eBay $21.75
9S-3263Compound for the shoulder of a new zinc rod1Service part / kit eBay $30.78
CR1-CR6Diodes in bridge rectifier circuit6Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%122.332.3
Standby75%171.745.4
Standby100%216.957.3

Available documents

Spec sheet — Caterpillar-800-CAT-C27-Spec-Sheet (Caterpillar)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 612506$66.97
Fuel filter 3890433$34.97
Oil filter 3890434$30.97
3 priced items$132.91
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